Victoria records 603 new local COVID-19 cases, one death, as anti-mandatory vaccination protests reignite
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 603 new local COVID-19 cases, one death, as anti-mandatory vaccination protests reignite

ABC  

In the past 24 hours, Victoria has recorded 603 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and one death. Key points: The state delivered 40,811 vaccine doses at state-run sites in the past 24 hours As many as 73.4 per cent of people in Victoria have received the first dose of the vaccine, and more than 44 per cent have received their second dose Victoria's construction industry is reeling after the state government shut down the industry for two weeks The woman who passed away was in her 70s from the Hume region. The City of Hume has been recorded as the fastest-vaccinating metropolitan LGA in the nation, with another 9.5 per cent of people aged over 15 years getting their first dose in the past week. There's been one new case in Ballarat overnight Monday, and 18 active cases in the region across six households.

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The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 1 month ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 1 month ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

ABC  

In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation. Here's what SA reported on Monday: 4,053 new cases 306 patients in hospital, 11 of them in ICU, and none requiring ventilation Two further …

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000
2 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000

ABC  

Victoria has reached another grim milestone, recording more than 4,000 COVID deaths since the pandemic began. Key points: Victoria further relaxed its COVID restrictions at the end of June Australia hit 10,000 COVID deaths over the weekend An epidemiologist says deaths can be prevented by encouraging mask wearing and vaccination Victoria recorded 16 new deaths and 8,740 new cases of …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

WA's COVID caseload remains high as death toll from the virus climbs by six
2 years, 7 months ago

WA's COVID caseload remains high as death toll from the virus climbs by six

ABC  

COVID case numbers in Western Australia have dipped slightly from yesterday's record, however the state's death toll from the virus has risen, with six more deaths reported to WA Health overnight. Key points: WA currently has more than 75,000 active COVID-19 cases The virus is playing havoc with an already strained health system Three of WA's major hospitals declared a …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 7 months ago

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection

ABC  

South Australia's health system will expand its capacity to tackle a growing number of long COVID cases, with dedicated clinics established to treat what is now being described by some as a "pandemic" in its own right. Key points: Patients with long COVID can attend clinics at four Adelaide hospitals An infectious diseases expert says he has seen "very fit" …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 7 months ago

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen

ABC  

South Australia's COVID-19 death toll has jumped by 12, after SA Health retrospectively included previously unrecorded deaths that occurred over the past three weeks. Key points: The 12 deaths take the toll since the start of the pandemic to 366 There are 22,821 current active cases The 221 hospitalised cases include 11 people in intensive care The deaths were of …

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

ABC  

More than a dozen Queenslanders have already been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19 and flu virus infections in the past three weeks, most of them needing to be hospitalised. Key points: Authorities are expecting a big flu season this year, with immunity in the community low More than 800 flu cases have already been confirmed in Queensland this …

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up
2 years, 7 months ago

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another three COVID-linked deaths and 3,143 new infections. Key points: Two women in their 70s and a woman in her 80s have died School resumed today after holidays, with mandatory mask-wearing in place for another four weeks There are 24,803 known active cases in South Australia, including several Liberal MPs The number of cases in hospital …

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic
2 years, 7 months ago

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic

ABC  

Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia and another 3,924 new cases have been recorded. Key points: Almost a quarter of South Australia's population has now had COVID-19 The number of hospitalisations has fallen Close contacts do not have to isolate from tomorrow Those who died were a woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and …

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing
2 years, 7 months ago

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing

ABC  

There have been another three COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which on Wednesday reported 4,856 new cases of the virus — about 1,400 more than Tuesday. Key points: There are 247 people in hospital with the virus The latest three people to die were women aged in their 50s, 80s and 90s The number of current active cases is 26,486 …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID-19 news across Australia. Tasmania Another person has been admitted to intensive care with COVID-19, bringing the state's total number of cases in ICU to five. Tasmania has recorded 1,167 new cases overall and known active cases in the state have risen to 5,975, but the numbers are still below the January …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 222 new local cases of COVID-19, including the first of this outbreak in a remote Indigenous community. Key points: Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community The community is in lockdown and close contacts are in isolation The community is in lockdown and …

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau

ABC  

NSW recorded 24 new COVID-19 deaths, as hospitalisations continued to plateau and the Deputy Prime Minister walked back comments made on live radio that "people aren't dying" from the virus. Key points: Booster rate for eligible people in NSW nears 40 per cent Kerry Chant says booster shots critical for protection against Omicron Brad Hazzard urges parents to get their …

Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 13 new COVID-19 deaths as the state changes rules to make boosters available sooner. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said booster shots …

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths

News 18  

Australia should brace for more COVID-19 deaths for the next few weeks, authorities said on Wednesday, as record infections fuelled by the Omicron outbreak overwhelmed health systems forcing Victoria to raise its emergency status for hospitals. “We have seen and we will continue to see deaths, mostly in older people, mostly in people with other chronic diseases,” Chief Health Officer …

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set

ABC  

Quarantine-free international travel into Queensland will be possible from this weekend for the first time since the spread of COVID-19 prompted the closure of Australia's border almost two years ago. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest …

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic

ABC  

Sixteen people have died from COVID-19 in Queensland in the latest reporting period, the highest daily death toll yet recorded in the state. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said the state has confirmed 15,962 new cases of COVID and 819 people are being treated for their symptoms in hospital. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: …

Three COVID deaths in Queensland, with 670 patients in hospital
2 years, 11 months ago

Three COVID deaths in Queensland, with 670 patients in hospital

ABC  

Queensland has recorded three COVID-19 deaths in the last day, with 670 patients currently in hospital with the disease and 49 of those in intensive care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland …

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID

ABC  

Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. What you will need in your COVID preparation kit …

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced border restrictions on interstate travellers will be removed earlier than planned, on the same day the state recorded its largest number of COVID-19 deaths. Key points: It is the largest number of COVID deaths recorded on a single day in Queensland From 1:00am on Saturday border passes and negative tests will no longer be …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

Victoria records 21,997 COVID-19 cases, six deaths and 631 hospitalisations
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 21,997 COVID-19 cases, six deaths and 631 hospitalisations

ABC  

The number of patients with COVID-19 in Victorian hospitals has leapt to 631, as the state records 21,997 new cases and six further deaths. Key points: One in three Victorians getting a lab test are returning positive results The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has risen by 115 since Tuesday Health services are struggling as hundreds of workers test …

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591

ABC  

Elective surgeries in metropolitan Melbourne and major Victorian cities will be reduced as hospitals attempt to respond to heightened patient demand amid the surging Omicron wave. Key points: Nearly one in three Victorians being tested are returning positive results The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has jumped by 75 in the past day A warning about ambulance delays was …

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos

Daily Mail  

Queensland has recorded 5,699 new Covid cases as police are forced to control traffic at overrun testing facilities and residents are urged to get their booster shots. Queensland has recorded 5,699 Covid cases as police are forced to control crowds at testing clinics and residents are urged to get their booster shots Police were forced to assist with traffic surrounding …

Victoria records 14,020 COVID-19 cases, two deaths, hospitalisations rise to 516
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 14,020 COVID-19 cases, two deaths, hospitalisations rise to 516

ABC  

Victoria has recorded another record rise in COVID-19 cases, with more than 50 testing sites shutting their doors for several days to allow pathology laboratories to process a backlog of swabs. Key points: Hospitalisations have passed 500 for the first time in nearly two months 54 private sector testing sites will close, but more than 200 state-run testing sites remain …

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise

ABC  

Victorians are being urged to book in their booster and child vaccinations as soon as possible, in a bid to suppress a wave of hospitalisations as Omicron infections surge to record levels. Key points: Around one in five COVID-19 PCR tests are now returning positive results There are 38,118 active cases of the virus and 718 people have died during …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases

ABC  

A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia. Key points: A child under the age of two who was COVID-positive has died South Australia has recorded 1,374 new cases of COVID-19 There are still 37 patients in hospital, including four in intensive care Premier Steven Marshall said the case will be referred to the coroner, …

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg

ABC  

The first-ever cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Key points: Cherbourg has recorded three cases of COVID-19 The local council is urging people to limit movement ahead of NYE About 58 per cent of the community is fully vaccinated The first case was detected on Wednesday, and two further …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: France, Greece, UK See Record Surge; Mumbai Reports 70% Rise, Delhi 50%, Gurgaon's Highest Tally Since June
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: France, Greece, UK See Record Surge; Mumbai Reports 70% Rise, Delhi 50%, Gurgaon's Highest Tally Since June

News 18  

Following restricted emergency use recommendation for Covovax, Biological E’s jab Corbevax and anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir granted by an expert panel, the Drugs Controller General of India also granted approval for the above mentioned drugs. Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant spread, with new infections in Sydney and surrounding parts of New South …

Victoria records 1,608 new COVID cases and two deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 1,608 new COVID cases and two deaths

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,608 new local COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Booster deliveries to pharmacies and GPs increased Pharmacies and GPs across the country providing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will receive about 120 additional doses each as the federal government works to meet increased demand. COVID boosters brought forward Photo shows Needles containing the COVID vaccine sit in shallow blue …

Victoria makes masks mandatory indoors as state records 2,005 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths
3 years ago

Victoria makes masks mandatory indoors as state records 2,005 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

ABC  

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says an indoor mask mandate coming into effect on Thursday is a "critical" measure to dampen the spread of the Omicron variant, but an accelerated delivery of booster vaccination doses must be the "backbone" of the state's response. Mr Foley said the latest measures were "overwhelmingly" in line with Professor Sutton's formal health advice, but declined …

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases

ABC  

With the days of 'COVID-zero' over, Queensland is at a critical point in its pandemic response and the focus needs to shift from case numbers to hospitalisations, experts say. A key 'point of transition' Queensland University of Technology professor of public health and disaster management Gerry FitzGerald, who served as Queensland's chief health officer for three years, said the state …

Queensland records 186 new cases of COVID-19, new mask requirements announced
3 years ago

Queensland records 186 new cases of COVID-19, new mask requirements announced

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 186 new cases of COVID-19, the largest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. "We've had locations across the …

Victoria records 1,302 COVID-19 cases as Melbourne testing site wait times soar
3 years ago

Victoria records 1,302 COVID-19 cases as Melbourne testing site wait times soar

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,302 new local COVID-19 cases and zero deaths, as the state's hospitalisations have risen to the highest level in more than a month. Key points: There are 406 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 81 active cases in intensive care Several testing centres were closed early Monday morning after reaching capacity shortly after opening Airlines have launched …

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus
3 years ago

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus

Daily Mail  

NSW has reported 804 Covid cases in the past 24 hours in an extraordinary surge in case numbers. A 'pingdemic' of health alerts has meanwhile forced thousands into isolation as the state opens up to the rest of the world, with almost two million Covid alerts issued by Service NSW over the past fortnight. Between November 29 and December 13 …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination
3 years ago

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another two new cases of COVID-19 — a man and a woman in their 20s who both acquired their infection interstate. Key points: The Premier says South Australia has reached 80 per cent double vaccination for people aged 16 and over The state has also recorded two new cases of COVID-19 Both were acquired interstate Seven …

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a wide-ranging easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria with the state due to reach a major vaccination milestone this weekend. Key points: Rules that are changing include a lifting of density limits at hospitality venues and restrictions on home visits Victoria is set to hit the 90 per cent double vaccination milestone for those …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the limits that will be put on Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-next month. Key points: The easing of restrictions will only apply for those who are fully vaccinated Hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will also require both doses Acting Chief Health Officer warned the freedoms and reopened borders would …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late
3 years, 1 month ago

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late

ABC  

As the days tick over towards December 17, a key vaccination milestone for family and friends entering the state in time for Christmas, pressure is mounting to get Queenslanders fully vaccinated. Key points: Surf clubs, theme parks and high schools have been hosting pop-up vaccine clinics It is not too late for the unvaccinated to get the jab and there …

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of …

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